RN - Medical, FTE, Day Shift in Sedro Woolley

Overview

Peace Health is seeking a RN - Medical for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.

Work in the beautiful Skagit Valley! Nestled in Sedro-Woolley, Peace Health United General Medical Center is a 25-bed hospital with a 10-bed Emergency Department, serving an expansive territory of over 2,000 square miles in Skagit and Whatcom counties.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education
  • Required:
    
    Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
  • Preferred:
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience
  • Required:
    
    Minimum one year of acute care experience with patients requiring complex medical care.
  • May consider non-RN related medical/surgical work experience. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
• Credentials
  • Required:
    
    Registered Nurse
  • Required:
    
    Upon Hire Basic Life Support
  • Required:
    
    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements policy.
  • Preferred:
    Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the Peace Health Policy
• Skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
  • See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (Required)
  • Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
  • Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
  • Basic computer skills (Required)

• Lifting
  • Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
  • Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
  • Push/Pull:
    Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
  • Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
  • Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
  • Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
  • Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Environmental Conditions
  • Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Mental/Visual
  • Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.